DRC-Hubo+ vs RoboThespian
Side-by-side comparison of DRC-Hubo+ (KAIST and Rainbow Robotics) and RoboThespian (Engineered Arts) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DRC-Hubo+South Korea
- RoboThespianUnited Kingdom
Year First Available
- DRC-Hubo+2015
- RoboThespian2011
Verified Deployments
- DRC-Hubo+0 Deployments
- RoboThespian0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000
- RoboThespian$88,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DRC-Hubo+8 hrs
- RoboThespian—
Availability Status
- DRC-Hubo+ACTIVE
- RoboThespianACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- DRC-Hubo+175 mm
- RoboThespian1775 mm
Weight
- DRC-Hubo+55 kg
- RoboThespian44 kg
Mobility Type
- DRC-Hubo+hybrid
- RoboThespianbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- DRC-Hubo+full bipedal
- RoboThespianfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- DRC-Hubo+0.3 m/s
- RoboThespian—
Running Capable
- DRC-Hubo+static walk
- RoboThespian—
Stair Climbing
- DRC-Hubo+production ready
- RoboThespian—
Terrain
- DRC-Hubo+rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
- RoboThespianboth
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- DRC-Hubo+60 kg
- RoboThespian—
Total DOF
- DRC-Hubo+38
- RoboThespian27
Hand DOF
- DRC-Hubo+5
- RoboThespian—
Grip Strength
- DRC-Hubo+4.9 N
- RoboThespian—
Tool Use
- DRC-Hubo+production validated
- RoboThespian—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- DRC-Hubo+—
- RoboThespianTritium
VLM Capable
- DRC-Hubo+none
- RoboThespian—
Programming
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
- RoboThespiantouchscreen, web browser, API
Battery & Power
Runtime
- DRC-Hubo+1.5 hrs
- RoboThespian—
Software
SDK Languages
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
- RoboThespiantouchscreen, web browser, API
Open API
- DRC-Hubo+—
- RoboThespianYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- DRC-Hubo+prototype
- RoboThespiancommercial
IP Rating
- DRC-Hubo+IPX5
- RoboThespian—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000
- RoboThespian$88,000
Price Tier
- DRC-Hubo+150K+
- RoboThespian—
Warranty
- DRC-Hubo+—
- RoboThespian1 yrs
Applications
- DRC-Hubo+hospitality, eldercare_assistance
- RoboThespianentertainment, education, corporate events, exhibitions
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | United Kingdom |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $320,000 | $88,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 175 mm | 1775 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 55 kg | 44 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | hybrid | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.3 m/s | — |
| Running Capable (values differ) | static walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured | both |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 60 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 38 | 27 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 5 | — |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | 4.9 N | — |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | Tritium |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | none | — |
| Programming (values differ) | SOLIDWORKS | touchscreen, web browser, API |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | SOLIDWORKS | touchscreen, web browser, API |
| Open API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IPX5 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $320,000 | $88,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality, eldercare_assistance | entertainment, education, corporate events, exhibitions |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Arm DOF, Arm Reach, Manipulation Repeatability, Bimanual Coordination, Compute Platform, Foundation Models, Imitation Learning, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Battery Swap, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, ROS Support, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Pricing Model, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes DRC-Hubo+ and RoboThespian?
DRC-Hubo+ is made by KAIST and Rainbow Robotics, based in KR. RoboThespian is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB.
When were DRC-Hubo+ and RoboThespian launched?
DRC-Hubo+ launched in 2015. RoboThespian launched in 2011.
How much does DRC-Hubo+ cost compared to RoboThespian?
DRC-Hubo+ is listed at $320,000. RoboThespian is listed at $88,000.
How do DRC-Hubo+ and RoboThespian compare on the Robolist Product Score?
DRC-Hubo+ scores 56/100. RoboThespian scores 60/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are DRC-Hubo+ and RoboThespian in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between DRC-Hubo+ and RoboThespian?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
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About this comparison
DRC-Hubo+ vs RoboThespian compares two robots in the humanoid category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.